Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Chapter 4- The Second Invasion)
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Bloodweaver1
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Caramip Ashhearth
Caramip gives Borak a nod as she too spots the covered holes in the floor. As Borak investigates the holes further she thinks back to the writing in the other room. “If I remember correctly, ‘The Way’ was, or rather is, an old Gnomish greeting philosophy with deep roots in mysticism. Its actual practice stretches way back in time. In ruff translation it means ‘Treat others as you would be treated.'” She says before looking back at the group and continuing. “You’ll never find a Gnome that actually participates in ‘The Way’ let alone finding that even knows about it. Not because it’s bad or evil mind you. It just, well I do not know why we really ever stop. We just did. I guess we just like being more carefree instead.”
Caramip gives Borak a nod as she too spots the covered holes in the floor. As Borak investigates the holes further she thinks back to the writing in the other room. “If I remember correctly, ‘The Way’ was, or rather is, an old Gnomish greeting philosophy with deep roots in mysticism. Its actual practice stretches way back in time. In ruff translation it means ‘Treat others as you would be treated.'” She says before looking back at the group and continuing. “You’ll never find a Gnome that actually participates in ‘The Way’ let alone finding that even knows about it. Not because it’s bad or evil mind you. It just, well I do not know why we really ever stop. We just did. I guess we just like being more carefree instead.”
Deuce Traveler
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Barok
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The holes seem to house a trap of some kind, although you're not sure what kind as you stand at the edge of where they begin. They cover half of this 30 foot by 30 foot room, and if you had to take a guess you would say the trap would probably activate by pressure on the floor a few steps into this zone of holes. You don't see an obvious way to deactivate it, although if you could properly guess where the activation point was you might be able to run and jump over most of it and perhaps tumble out of the way before it activated. You question whether the rest of the party would be as nimble, however.
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Silas
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As you approach the holes behind Barok you feel the two sapphire amulets grow warm in your pocket, then you have a feeling that you are being examined somehow followed by a sense of disappointment and a cooling down of the amulets. It seems to reoccur as you get closer to the trap Barok has found, although the sense of disappointment you feel from the amulets is a puzzle.
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The holes seem to house a trap of some kind, although you're not sure what kind as you stand at the edge of where they begin. They cover half of this 30 foot by 30 foot room, and if you had to take a guess you would say the trap would probably activate by pressure on the floor a few steps into this zone of holes. You don't see an obvious way to deactivate it, although if you could properly guess where the activation point was you might be able to run and jump over most of it and perhaps tumble out of the way before it activated. You question whether the rest of the party would be as nimble, however.
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Silas
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As you approach the holes behind Barok you feel the two sapphire amulets grow warm in your pocket, then you have a feeling that you are being examined somehow followed by a sense of disappointment and a cooling down of the amulets. It seems to reoccur as you get closer to the trap Barok has found, although the sense of disappointment you feel from the amulets is a puzzle.
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GlassEye
Adventurer
"By the Mother!" exclaims Silas suddenly (and a little too loudly) from behind Barok. He digs in his pocket and withdraws the two amulets. Holding them up he squints and studies them. Suddenly he laughs. "I've been found wanting." He looks over at Caramip and their gnomish guide, Phly. "But I can think of a couple of people who may meet with an ancient gnomish hero's approval."
Holding the amulets out, one towards Caramip and one towardsl Phly, Silas says, "It is my guess that these are keyed for gnomes and that you'll be able to pass any traps or guardians that we encounter. Of course, if I'm wrong..." He briefly looks uncomfortable. "And I'm not sure if you can guide us past any guardians. But what can it hurt to try it?"
Holding the amulets out, one towards Caramip and one towardsl Phly, Silas says, "It is my guess that these are keyed for gnomes and that you'll be able to pass any traps or guardians that we encounter. Of course, if I'm wrong..." He briefly looks uncomfortable. "And I'm not sure if you can guide us past any guardians. But what can it hurt to try it?"
Deuce Traveler
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Phly and Caramip each wear an amulet and approach the holes along with Barok, who is convinced he can roll out of the way if need be. As they move towards the trap, Phly claims that he suddenly feels warm and almost joyful while the amulet vibrates softly against his chest. Caramip describes a similar feeling, and the duo are able to walk along the trapped area without it engaging. The rest of the party follows, protected by the gnomes and their activated wards. There is still and archway to the east that leads into a small chamber with miniature statues and an empty-looking one to the west.
Deuce Traveler
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Barok
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The room to the east looks to be a chamber with a bowl-like floor, and you would guess it to be a place of meditation or perhaps prayer. You can't make out what the small statues are, though, from the outside. There doesn't seem to be any other exits.
The chamber to the west seems empty, although there are some frescoes on the ceiling that look like humanoids, and there seems to be another archway that leads north from that western chamber.
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The room to the east looks to be a chamber with a bowl-like floor, and you would guess it to be a place of meditation or perhaps prayer. You can't make out what the small statues are, though, from the outside. There doesn't seem to be any other exits.
The chamber to the west seems empty, although there are some frescoes on the ceiling that look like humanoids, and there seems to be another archway that leads north from that western chamber.
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Bloodweaver1
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Caramip Ashhearth
Caramip who was at first apprehensive about crossing the trap, is now back to her cheerful self as she leads the group through her Kin’s ancient tomb. “So which way?” she asks as she pears down the three possible paths.
Caramip who was at first apprehensive about crossing the trap, is now back to her cheerful self as she leads the group through her Kin’s ancient tomb. “So which way?” she asks as she pears down the three possible paths.
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